Fountain in Plaça d'Espanya

The circular fountain features three large niches with sculptural groups symbolizing the rivers flowing into the Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, and Cantabrian Sea.

Architects Josep Maria Jujol, Miquel Blay, and brothers Miquel and Llucià Oslé created this monumental structure for the 1929 International Exhibition in Barcelona.

The fountain's design incorporates elements of Noucentisme architecture, reflecting Catalonia's early 20th-century artistic movement through its decorative sculptures and classical forms.

Located at a major traffic circle, the fountain stands 25 meters tall with a 45-meter diameter, making it visible from multiple surrounding avenues.

Three Corinthian columns around the central body represent Religion, Heroism, and Arts, crowned by a fire vessel with three Victories.

Location: Hostafrancs

Inception: 1929

Creator: Josep Maria Jujol, Miquel Blay i Fàbregas, Miquel Oslé i Sáenz de Medrano, Llucià Oslé i Sáenz de Medrano

Architectural style: Noucentisme

Height: 25 m

Diameter: 45 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Part of: Plaça d'Espanya

Address: Plaça d'Espanya 08001

GPS coordinates: 41.37504,2.14916

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:34